Race, Diversity, and Ethnicity in South Plaza, Kansas City, MO

The map below shows majority race by area in South Plaza, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on South Plaza racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.

South Plaza, Kansas City, MO map of race and ethnicity
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Majority race by area

The majority race in South Plaza overall is white, making up 76.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is asian at 8.5%. There are more white people in the southwest areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as asian are most likely to be living in the northwest places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:

Race in South Plaza
Race
South Plaza, Kansas City, MO Population
White
76.9%
Hispanic
5.0%
Black
2.9%
Asian
8.5%
Native American
0.0%
Other
6.7%
 

Racial Distribution Key

White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
 
Self-Identified Race
South Plaza, Kansas City, MO Population
White
76.9%
Hispanic
5.0%
Black
2.9%
Asian
8.5%
Native American
0.0%
Other
6.7%
   

Diversity and Diversity Scores for South Plaza, Kansas City, MO

The map below shows diversity in South Plaza. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.

South Plaza, Kansas City, MO map of race and ethnicity
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Diversity Score

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South Plaza Diversity Score

40

With a diversity score of 40 out of 100, South Plaza is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within South Plaza's proper boundaries is to the east of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the southwest parts of South Plaza.

Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.

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